ESM urges Greece to stick to reforms

Greece must commit to implementing reforms in order to shield itself from external risks as it emerges from its third international bailout, the chief economist of the eurozone's rescue fund said in an interview published on Friday.

"As Greece enters the final months of its ESM program it is crucial that it remains determined in implementing the remaining reforms and in staying the reform course after the program ends," the European Stability Mechanism's (ESM) Rolf Strauch told Greek newspaper Naftemporiki.

Greece has signed up to three international bailouts since 2010, when its debt crisis broke out.

Its current rescue program, which includes policies prescribed by its European Union and International Monetary Fund lenders, ends in August.

Asked whether Greece was ready to fund itself only through markets, in an environment of increased risk...

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